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Dying Wish 2026 U.S. Summer Tour: Dates, Support & Ticket Info
Dying Wish will hit the U.S. this summer with Guilt Trip, Holder and Contention on select dates after festival appearances.
Up & Coming: Juicebox Make Houston Hardcore Feel Dangerous Again
Houston hardcore newcomers Juicebox hit hard and fast on Ain’t Shit Sweet, a raw EP built for two-steps, sing-alongs, and sweaty rooms.
Bo Lueders WrestleMania Tribute: Why Hardcore Felt This One So Deeply
Bo Lueders was honored at WrestleMania weekend in a tribute that hit hard because it felt personal, scene-rooted, and bigger than wrestling crossover hype.
New Metal This Friday — April 24, 2026
April 24 brings new releases from The Amity Affliction, Atreyu, Terror, Elegant Weapons, Holy Wars, and Sepultura.
‘Heavy Healing’ Documentary Explores How Metal, Hardcore, and Punk Help People Survive the Worst Days
New documentary Heavy Healing explores how extreme music helps people through illness, trauma, and recovery, with voices from metal, hardcore, and punk.
Up & Coming: Resistor Are Long Island Nu-Metal Done Right
Resistor aren’t doing nu-metal cosplay. BITE THIS! hits because the turntables are a weapon, the grooves are real, and the band means it.
Bo Lueders, Harm's Way Guitarist and HardLore Co-Host, Has Died at 38
Bo Lueders, founding guitarist of Harm's Way and HardLore co-host, has died at 38. The band confirmed his passing on April 2, 2026.
Converge Announce Second 2026 Album 'Hum of Hurt': Tracklist, Single, and June Release Date
Converge announce 'Hum of Hurt,' their second album of 2026, out June 5 on Deathwish/Epitaph. Here's the full tracklist, first single, and European tour dates.
Ex-Turnstile Guitarist Brady Ebert Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge
Former Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert has been arrested in Maryland on charges of attempted second degree murder and first degree assault.
Boysetsfire Co-Founder and Drummer Matt Krupanski Has Passed Away
Boysetsfire have confirmed the death of co-founding drummer Matt Krupanski, who helped build one of hardcore's most important bands from a Newark basement.
Resistor — BITE THIS! Review: Long Island Sends a Message and Means It
Resistor's debut full-length is exactly what nu-metal needs — raw, genuine, built on actual turntables, and unconcerned with being polished. 8/10.
Terror Add Six New Dates to Spring U.S. Tour Behind 'Still Suffer'
Terror have added six more U.S. dates to their spring run behind 'Still Suffer,' their ninth album out April 24 on Flatspot Records.
Resistor Announce 'BITE THIS!' Album, Share 'Dead Soul' Video
Long Island's Resistor just announced their new album BITE THIS!, dropping March 27, and they're introducing it with the new […]
Knocked Loose Feat. Denzel Curry - "Hive Mind"
KnockedLoose feat. Denzel Curry — Hive Mind (Single + Video Review)
Rock for People Adds Knocked Loose, Saxon, Alexisonfire to Iron Maiden Day
Rock for People just loaded up their special Iron Maiden day with enough firepower to justify the hype. Knocked Loose, […]
ShipRocked 2026 Review: Six Days of Metal Chaos at Sea
I just spent six days on the Carnival Horizon with some of the heaviest bands in modern metal, and I'm […]
New Metal & Hard Rock Albums — January 9, 2026
This Week’s Upcoming Metal & Hard Rock Releases — January 9, 2026 The release calendar doesn’t ease into 2026 — […]
Top 10 Upcoming Metal Albums of 2026
The Top 10 Upcoming Metal, Metalcore, Deathcore & Hardcore Albums of 2026 Let’s be honest — 2026 is already looking […]
Metal & Hard Rock News – December 22, 2025: Deftones Drop “Infinite Source” Video, Megadeth Unleash Final-Era Single
Deftones, Megadeth, Behemoth, Powerwolf, War On Women, and Lionheart all made decisive moves this week, reinforcing how heavy music continues […]
